The Space Between
(Poem)
I meant to have an accompanying article with this poem but it has been a long day. Ya girl’s soul is tired and in need of some rest. Because we all know that there is power in rest. We will try again tomorrow. ✨ 🫶🏽
This poem is for that in-between phase. Letting go of who you once were all the while navigating who you are becoming and stepping into that new life. The rebirth of self, if you will. Much love to you all! 🧚🏽
I do not know Where I belong Left an old home Swapped out anew Yet, here I am Finally made it Still seeking meaning Searching above and below For that feeling For tranquility Perhaps it is not a destination Nor another reason to flee Perhaps it is meant to face All the fears and obstacles Slumbering inside thee ~ Sisa del Valle
Self Medicated
In the shadows of night Aroused by covert cacophonies Thoughts racing unidentifiable F-150 wheels spinning turbulently As I lay awake in the twilight Palpitations in my chest Beating to an uneven drum beat Here it comes Anxiety wants to play I sigh and look over Hands reaching for the lush medicine Take me to a slumbe…
I Ghosted My Job
There I was sitting in the bathroom stall, hands shaking; “What do I do next?” kept replaying in my head. I texted my son, knowing he would still be asleep. The message read verbatim “I’m actually freaked out. They want me to make some fancy ass shit and were just like…here’s where stuff is…go ahead! Like idk what I’m making!” I …
